Friday March 6th 2026 Established 1905 27 Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Year 121, No. 9
Diocese, Order of Malta sign MOU on Special Mercy Associates of Guyana give message for International Women’s Day - p2 Catholic Sisters call US-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal, immoral - p3 Preventive wars risk setting the world ablaze, says Cardinal Parolin - p3 A Christian Perspective on Social Issues - p4 Sunday Scripture - p5 Youth Office holds Lenten Outreach - p6 Sacred Heart and Friends Lenten Retreat - p7 Children’s Page - p9 Growing in Grace Week 80 - p10 Faith in Practice Week 5 - p11 Pope's March prayer intention: 'For disarmament and peace' - p11 Daily Lenten activities for families - p12 Catechists Seminar at Yurong Paro - p14 Saint of the Week - p14 Bishop Francis Alleyne OSB signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Order of Malta to support a Special-Needs Education Support Programme for children, Friday, March 6th 2026. Looking on is Mr. Stuart de Freitas, Counsellor and Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Order of Malta in Guyana. (Please see p10)
Caribbean Bishops concerned about The Antilles Episcopal Conference on Monday, March 2nd issued the following Press Release on the humanitarian crisis in Cuba:
The Humanitarian Crisis Affecting the People of Cuba The Antilles Episcopal Conference conveys its profound pastoral concern for the people of Cuba who are
currently enduring grave humanitarian hardships. Recent developments in the region have resulted in acute shortages of fuel and essential supplies, causing widespread power cuts, disruptions to hospitals and water systems, and serious threats to food security and basic public services in Cuba. (please turn to page 12)
commission for new technologies ROME (OSV News) — A Synod on Synodality study group has recommended the creation of a new “Pontifical Commission for Digital Culture and New Technologies” in the first of 15 synod study group reports expected in the coming weeks. The Vatican published the first two final reports from its Synod on Synodality study groups on March 3.
Church’s presence in digital spaces
The first report contains recommendations on navigating the Church’s presence in digital spaces, including a proposal for a Vatican office or commission to monitor emerging theological, pastoral and canonical questions; prepare guidelines and training strategies for bishops, priests, religious and laypeople; and support bishops’ conferences in integrating digital mission into their pastoral plans. (please turn to page 8)
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Bishop’s Engagements Sunday, March 8th 08:00hrs – Mass at St. Anthony Church, Bartica 15:00hrs – Annual Bible Quiz (Second Round) at Bishop’s House. Tuesday, March 10th 18:00hrs – DPC Meeting Saturday, March 14th 15:00hrs – Meeting with Buxton Parish Sunday, March 15th 04:00hrs – Travel to Bogota, Columbia Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) I will be away from the Diocese from March 15th to March 21st, 2026. During my absence, Reverend Ronald Fernandes, Vicar General, will attend to matters on my behalf.
Francis Alleyne OSB